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Stories from the Field: ING at Church
Countering Islamophobia and anti-Muslim bigotry We needn’t tell you how much the bigoted comments of a presidential candidate are actually reflected in worsening public sentiments about Islam, the impact the rhetoric has had on increasing hate crimes and bullying of Muslim children, or how fearful Muslims feel about their safety. Read More
Huge spike in speaking requests – rising public interest in Muslims
ING Speakers Presented to Hundreds Last Week Huge Spike in Upcoming Presentation Requests Against a backdrop of tragic events in our country and our world, and prominent voices calling for division and intolerance, ING’s work grows ever more relevant and in-demand. We have seen a huge increase in requests for… Read More
A Convergence of Holy Days in December
(December 8, 2015) Our world’s religious and ethical traditions often shine brightest during turbulent and challenging times; the last few weeks have certainly shown evidence of that. The shorter and colder days set the stage for December’s religious holidays and provide a powerful contrast between light and… Read More
ING’s Statement on San Bernardino Mass Shooting
At times like these, people of faith and goodwill need to offer hope—a difficult challenge when our nation faces mass shootings that have become almost routine, and still more when religion, however perverted, appears as a potential driving force behind them. Just last week, a gunman seemingly motivated by a… Read More
This has to stop!
This has to stop. As soon as the names of the shooters in San Bernardino became known, the media and blogosphere erupted in a flurry of anti-Muslim commentary and rhetoric—even though the shooters’ motives were still unknown. Such a response to this horrifying incident points to stereotyping and prejudice among… Read More
New ING Initiative! | We’re Hiring | ING Trainings
Upcoming Islamic Speakers Bureau Training: Saturday, December 12th at the ING Office The Islamic Speakers Bureau is one of ING’s core programs. Each year we present to thousands of students and community members through hundreds of presentations in schools, congregations, public institutions, and community organizations. As the news… Read More
What Most Americans Think of Islam Today Shows Need for ING’s Work
56% of Americans say that the values of Islam are at odds with America’s values and way of life, a leap from 47% in 2011. On Monday, the highly-regarded Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) released further analysis of the recent … Read More
[VIDEO] ING Staff Speak About Educator Resources on Paris Attacks
In this video, Deputy Director-Programs Sean Rose, Content Director Ameena Jandali, and Affiliate Director Marcia Beauchamp speak about what educators and school administrators can do to respond to and teach about the recent attacks in Paris. They discuss many of ING’s free resources… Read More
Senseless Violence in Paris Betrays Our Deepest Religious and Ethical Commandments
American Muslims Speak on Paris Violence ING and its Affiliates nationwide join the global chorus of voices praying for and offering our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of today’s horrific, ongoing terror attacks in Paris, France. No belief, cause, or grievance justifies the… Read More